Photos of 3....

Our assignment today is to take photos of a grouping of 3.  I took 3 bowls that I have from Portugal all the same style but different in colour.  My other photo is of a grouping of 3 items I have on my side table in the family room.  I'm posting them here for viewing.....

It's another steamy day here.....soon we're off to cool down at the cottage before heading out for a few days...

New class...new photos...same old frustrations!!!

We are in the full throngs of summer...sleeping in, staying up late, eating whenever we feel like it!!!  Although today I was getting frustrated with how messy the house was and the lack of clean laundry:)  So today I think I did 6 loads of laundry and tidied up the livingroom/diningroom and swept and mopped the floor.  Victoria was a help with getting the family room done and helping a bit with the laundry.  It's SO HOT that I really didn't want to bug her about too much.  Ethan enjoyed a full day with friends...golfing, swimming, eating tacos at the Coopers.

The new Shimelle class started yesterday and I also took some pics for that although I can't upload them onto the forum there...GRRRRR!!  I thought I had properly resized them but they still looked huge so I didn't post them there but will put some here instead:)  I found it hard to figure out which items in our house represent me....there are quite a few things...yes, I really should do some purging.  So i walked into my studio and picked up my BliSS can, my old camera from an antique store and my Eiffel tower from the local thrift store.  I LOVE all things Paris, love to photograph and BliSS is my word for the year and I found that on ebay and was ecstatic when I won it.  A few of my fav stamps are inside it for now.   Keri and I really enjoyed our first class Use your Stash and now I have been gifted this class for part of my birthday gift...yeah me!!!

Victoria is playing Who Wants to Be A Millionaire with Leticia right now...she's so funny to listen to.  Tomorrow we get to spend the day at the cottage in the afternoon and then off to Toronto for a few days...what fun!!

Good bye grade school.....

Well, this past week has been a whirlwind....we had confirmation a few weeks back and last Thursday was Ethan's graduation from grade 8!! I am finally feeling better after quite a few days with a bad sinus/cold. Last night I had Keri and Amanda here and we scrapbooked and love how my one page turned out with a pic of Ethan and I at the school dance. Tonight he has a grad party at his friend, Nick's house and then tomorrow we're going to possibly be going up to Virg's sisters place to celebrate Canada Day.

Summer has begun!!  As I sit here it's already 10:30 and all 3 kids are still sleeping (Camille slept over:) So enjoying the beautiful weather with cooler temps and gorgeous blue, sunshiney sky.  Looking forward to lazy schedules, eating good food, long days at the cottage, time with my kids.....next week looks like a couple of days out of town may be in order!!

So proud of my kids....straight A students:)

a special night, a special kid

It was a special night here at the Costa household...Ethan's confirmation. He looked very handsome (as you can see!!) and did so very well keeping his tie/suit jacket on despite the warm temperatures. We came back afterwards for some goodies, cappucinos and gifts. Ethan really seems to like the Bible that I had chosen for him....still need to show it to Virg LOL  I got some nice pictures and am looking forward to seeing pictures that were taken from Ryan's sister at the church. It was quite crowded in the church but enjoyed having my Dad and Mom beside me in the pew...singing along with my Dad to the hymns. The bishop who spoke at the service was a great speaker. His message was, to sum it up in my own words,  in order to see change in the world we need to look to God but that thru prayer and a change in heart people will be the way change occurs. He's provided for us but we need to make it happen.  Can't wait to continue to see what God has in store for our David Ethan "Joseph" Costa!!

reflecting.....

I had a wonderful weekend away....have found myself quite tired since I returned and the cloudy/rainy day today doesn't help:)  Thought I'd post this picture from last week.  A picture perfect rose from the climbing bush that was in full bloom last week.  As I'm sitting here my cardinal friend has stopped by again outside to sign his good morning message to me. We've also discovered a robin's nest in our apple tree.  It sits low in the tree over the hot tub.  There are probably 3 babies inside although it's hard to really see them.

Tonight is Ethan's confirmation and in a few short weeks his graduation from grade school. I can remember his little yellow slicker and turtle backpack...now it's all about the hair and Hollister or his other shirts of choice:) He is still a wonderful kid and hope he contines to be blessed with great friends and follows a path of Christian faith. It's a scary world sometimes but knowing you're not alone always helps.

On the agenda is to finish ironing up a bit, washing floors, help at the school over lunch, wrap a gift, buy a belt and pick up a few groceries.  I will have to squeeze in getting myself ready as well:)

Sunday...day of sore muscles and rain

I know Kara-Leigh will cringe when she sees this picture:)  This morning began with coffee and a toasted bagel with peanut butter and time together on the couch.  Victoria slept over at Camilles and so Virg and I headed off to the cottage to bring some stuff out there and pick up my camera cord LOL   Ethan stayed at home and has been getting some XBox time in before leaving early Tuesday morning for his Muskoka trip.  It was actually nice seeing the rain this morning as it means the bushes i planted yesterday and the few plants I transplanted to the front got some well needed watering.  the 7 hours Virg and I spent outside together yesterday paid off.  the yard looks much better and we got the seed down just in time.       Ethan and I went to Walmart this afternoon to purchase some items for his Muskoka trip.  He is VERY excited and I know he's going to have a great time.  He was up later packing and has written me a note to get the camera we didn't pick up earlier so that I remember to get it tomorrow:)  Mom, Dad and Auntie Leigh stopped by to say good bye and have a great time.  

Made some banana cake and hope to watch my show, Brothers and Sisters in just a bit.  Tomorrow I'm off to get some pictures developed so I can begin the fun part of documenting my week-in-the-life project.  Sorry to my family who keeps getting these updates but wanted to write stuff down so I'd have something to refer back to when it came down to "remembering" my week.

Sleeping in Friday :)

Well, today the kids had the day off school so the three :) of us slept in, so very nice!!! The sun was out but I had started with a headache last night and woke up with one this morning as well. When I get these monthly headaches I usually take Advil gel caps as that's the only thing that seems to help. Ethan stayed in his pjs for the morning and Victoria and I left shortly after noon to Michael's, Wendy's for a quick lunch and then to Canadian Tire. We picked up some bushes that were on sale and a furnace filter. Shortly after we arrived home Virg was home as well. We all headed over to the states with Dad and Ed for a car show, Panera Bread for dinner and then a quick trip to Target. Ethan leaves early Tuesday morning for his Muskoka trip so we picked up some clothes for him as well as the new Avatar movie which we hope to watch tomorrow night.

We're very tired and just typing this out before going up to bed.....not many pics taken today. Maybe tomorrow will be better on the picture taking end. It's suppose to be a weekend of rain. hope to plant my bushes tomorrow and housecleaning and finish getting the items needs for his Gr 8 trip.